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**A link to all Red Carpet photos is at the end of the article. Wednesday, February 15, 2023 – Westport, CT – Alliance for Community Empowerment’s 3rd Annual Love Our Community…

Alliance is excited to partner with Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities® to offer their new program, Countdown to Kindergarten, that will further ready families for kindergarten by empowering parents and…

Starting on January 1st, 2023, and lasting until at least Jun 30, 2023, the rates for Connecticut household energy from Eversource will increase for residential customers by 50%. The rate will go…

STRATFORD – November 18, 2022 – After 47 years of dedication to educating our youth, Alliance for Community Empowerment is proud to name their newest Early Learning Site after Alterine…

BRIDGEPORT – A new state-funded program aimed at rebuilding Connecticut’s Early Learning sector and helping with the general economy was announced today at Alliance for Community Empowerment. Federal, state and…

On Wednesday, May 25th, 2022, Alliance for Community Empowerment held their Annual Meeting at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, their neighbor on Park Ave in Bridgeport. The event traditionally celebrates…

Alliance for Community Empowerment held their Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, their neighbor on Park Ave in Bridgeport. Alliance Staff & Community…

It is finally getting warmer in Connecticut! That means, for most communities in our area, farmers markets are back for the season. Local Farmers Markets are where you can go…

Saturday, February 26th, 2022 – Bridgeport, CT – Bridgeport residents showed up Saturday morning for a Covid-19 At-Home Rapid Test distribution at East End Baptist Tabernacle Church. Volunteers set up tents…

**A link to all Red Carpet photos is at the end of the article. Tuesday, February 15, 2022 – Westport, CT – Alliance for Community Empowerment, a local Community Action Agency,…

Saturday, January 8th, 2022 – Bridgeport, CT – Alliance for Community Empowerment distributed Covid-19 rapid tests and masks to residents of Laurelwood Place and hand sanitizers to the Bridgeport area community. The event…

In an effort to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, Alliance for Community Empowerment, in partnership with the City of Bridgeport and Color A Positive Thought, will be distributing 12…

Alliance has partnered with Griffin Health to offer walk-in vaccination clinics to the community. Stop by for one of your first two doses or a booster shot on the following…

September 15th, 2021 – Bridgeport, CT – Alliance for Community Empowerment opened a new childcare center in Bridgeport today, a needed resource in the West End community. The Gary Crooks Early…

Bridgeport, CT – August 11, 2021 – Bridgeport East End revitalization got a boost today from a ribbon cutting for the new Alliance For Community Empowerment Neighborhood Office at 1376 Stratford…

Are you a mother or caregiver experiencing emotional struggles, constant worry, or feeling overwhelmed? Could you use a break in your day to focus on you? MOMS Partnership is here…

Early approval can mean receiving aid for the following services: • Fuel Refills (oil, propane, wood)• Furnace Repairs/Replacement• Monthly Payment Plan with utility companies The Alliance Energy Program provides help…

The UniteCT Mobile Bus will be at our next Farmers Market on July 30th at 1141 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT from 10AM to 2PM. Stop by to apply and also…

On Monday, June 28th, 2021, Alliance for Community Empowerment was honored to be part of Career Resources’ opening of their newest facility, The Lucy Baney Family Reunification Center.  The Center,…

In an effort to bring our community members closer to the source of the food they eat, Alliance has hand-picked local farmers and invited them to vend on the last…

Families and Individuals Seeking Assistance Should Visit www.ct.gov/staywarm or Call 2-1-1 for Guidance (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont is encouraging Connecticut residents who need help paying last winter’s home heating bills…

For February’s Alliance Allies Livestream, host Dr. Monette Ferguson was on site in Norwalk at Calf Pasture Beach for the Foodshare and CT Food Bank weekly drive-thru food distribution, which…

On February 10th, via livestream, Alliance hosted a delightful online cooking demo with A Pinch of Salt Chef Raquel Rivera.  She taught families, associated with Alliance Early Learning, how to…

Likely to Impact Lower Income African Americans and Hispanics in Fairfield County In a recent survey by the Census Bureau, over 38,000 residents in Fairfield County estimated that they were…

We had the pleasure of having a one on one conversation with the newly appointed Executive Director of Park City Communities, Jillian Baldwin. Park City Communities was formerly known as…

In the November edition of Alliance Allies, we had the pleasure of inviting guests to our show who are vital in assisting the elderly in our community. Beatrix Lane, Executive…

Beginning Friday, September 25th and ending on Monday, September 28th, Alliance for Community Empowerment held its first ‘Census Blitz’ in Bridgeport to promote the importance of filling out the 2020…

In the September episode of Alliance Allies we focused on individuals who dedicate their time to empowering the youth in our community. We had the pleasure of having guests John…

On Monday, August 31, 2020 from 10 AM to 1PM, all were welcomed to Alliance for Community Empowerment’s first ever citywide, free food distribution and resource fair. The event was…

With testing widely available, it’s time for you to do your part. When taking a test, you are taking an active measure to prevent spreading the virus to family and…